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Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart is Conservative county councillor for Niton and Whitwell.

He is also Group leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors.

On 18th January 2017, Cllr Stewart was elected as Leader of the Isle of Wight council, following the resignation of Jonathan Bacon (Island Independents).

He was leader of the Isle of Wight council from 2017 to 2021, when he lost his seat to Green Party councillor, Claire Critchley.

Below are some articles that feature Dave Stewart.

28, January 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative Group to submit alternative budget proposals

Despite Cllr Hutchinson saying at the January full council meeting that the Conservative Group would not be submitting a budget this year, plans have changed and proposals are being finalised.

1, July 2020·3 min read

Re-introduction of some Isle of Wight ferry services welcomed by council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader says the reinstatement of some ferries demonstrates confidence that the Island is re-opening and ready to welcome visitors back to support our local businesses

Black Lives Matter peaceful protest at Church Litten 4th June 2020

5, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council committed to highest standards of equality for Island’s diverse communities, says Leader

The Isle of Wight Council leader said if at any time they fall short in their aspirations, they'll not be afraid to deal with it in a transparent and honest way

23, February 2017·28 min read

Budget debate: Read the group leader budget speeches in full

Leaders of all the groups who worked on and submitted budgets have shared their full speeches with OnTheWight.

26, November 2019·2 min read

Works on St Mary’s Roundabout to continue despite 3,100 signatures on petition

The wording of the motion to present the petition that was signed by over 3,000 people was changed before it was presented to the council

3, February 2017·4 min read

Conservative alliance budget proposal sees cuts, service reductions and increased prices

A 4.99% rise in council tax, cuts to Personal Budgets for those with learning disabilities, youth provision budget slashed in half and reduced opening hours at the recycling centres are just some of the proposals in the Conservative-Alliance budget being debated later this month. Here's the detail.

7, December 2017·2 min read

Floating Bridge back in service next week

The Cowes floating bridge is scheduled to reopen to the public this coming Monday (11 December) as part of an extended trial period that will take place this month.

23, January 2017·1 min read

Council leader accused of ‘crocodile tears’ over ‘profound disappointment’

Labour councillor Geoff Lumley says the new Conservative council leader's "profound disappointment" that members from other groups have "not come forward" is just crocodile tears.

30, September 2016·3 min read

Council leader says Conservative accusations are ‘quite frankly ridiculous’

A pattern seems to be emerging whereby Conservative councillors make accusations about the Island Independents (they're the group in charge of the council) which are quickly shown to be inaccurate. Cllr Bacon says it is not possible to work with those who would rather just throw stones.

17, May 2017·1 min read

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